India, July 15 -- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that causes cysts to form in the ovaries. Common symptoms include irregular periods, acne, weight gain, excessive hair growth, and mood swings. However, many women overlook the early signs, as the symptoms can often be subtle and easily mistaken for everyday health issues. Also read | Nutritionist shares 7 tips to manage PCOS in just 4 weeks: 'Try seed cycling'

In an Instagram post shared on July 9, Dr Suguna Deepti Kapila, a gynaecologist, wrote that PCOS often starts silently and is easy to miss. The gynac further shared the early signs of PCOS that women should watch out for:

Periods arrive late (35-40+ days), sometimes regular, sometimes delayed. Just brown sp...